Rocchetta Belbo

It’s the first town in the Langhe that you meet, coming from the Belbo Valley.

Built on the Belbo river, it has endured its many floods (in 1857 almost the whole town was destroyed by water).

In the central square there are a ‘70s building and some trees, in front of the parish church of san Nicolao.

The main fair is dedicated to sant’Anna, and held on the penultimate Sunday in July.

History

Rocchetta Belbo was built on the main road of the Langhe, once called “magistra Langarum”.

Many families fought over it during the centuries: the Angiò, the Visconti of Milan, the German emperors, the French, the Spanish.

Pope Innocenzo IV stayed here in November 1244, while escaping to France from Friedrick II’s troops.

11 Jul 12 Jul

Buschea Festival

An evening with street food and music surrounded by the Langhe hills
12 Jul

At sunset on the trail of the Cuckoo: steps, silences, and ancient hamlets

An unusual excursion through hidden clearings, ancient stories, and the pleasure of an evening together
19 Jul

Bergolo-Prunetto, summer scents and colors on the routes to the sea

An unmissable excursion on the panoramic hills of Alta Langa along the trails that led to the sea
19 Jul

Black Truffle Fair: truffle lunch

A fair dedicated to the summer version of the tuber: the historic center comes alive with markets, exhibitions, meetings, good food, and awards